
2026 Officers
Executive Board & Cardinal Cabinet

President - Megan Marketos

Hi! My name is Megan Marketos, and I’m so honored to serve as the 2026 President of the Iota chapter of Chi Omega. I’m currently a junior majoring in Health and Society with a minor in Social and Behavioral Sciences. As President, I lead our executive board, oversee chapter operations, and support our 340 members while proudly representing Chi Omega on campus.
I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by such inspiring women. This year, I am committed to fostering a chapter environment where every member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. My goal is to lead with intention, serve with heart, and encourage each woman to grow into the best version of herself, both within our chapter and beyond. I’m excited to build on the strong foundation before us and confident that, together, we will leave our chapter even better than we found it.
Vice President - hannah harp

Hi!! My name is Hannah Harp, and I am so honored to serve as Vice President! I am currently a Junior, in the Texas Media and Analytics Program here at UT and am minoring in business! I love being able to help our members connect with different academic and scholarship resources as they navigate through their college experience. My goal is to empower members through supporting them in their academic goals. More importantly, I want our members to feel undoubtedly seen and known throughout their time as Chi O’s just as I have! I feel so grateful to work alongside these incredible women, and am so excited for all this year has to hold.
Secretary - Lauren studdard

Hello! My name is Lauren Studdard, and I am so thankful to be able to serve as Secretary this year! I am currently a junior in UT’s Integrated Master in Professional Accounting program. My role as Secretary involves updating our archives, taking notes at all meetings, managing the email, and being a point of contact for membership and attendance. I am excited to be a support system for our members while ensuring our chapter stays organized and runs smoothly. It will be my joy to see how Texas Chi Omega thrives throughout this year.
Treasurer - katherine ho

Hello! My name is Katherine Ho, and I am thrilled to serve as the Treasurer for Texas Chi Omega! Previously, I served as the Media Chair, where I curated the Texas Chi O Social Media and Recruitment Videos. Swapping Instagram for Excel has been quite the drastic transition, but the Accounting Major (nerd) in me is beyond excited. Throughout this role, I’m here to support the chapter with financial transparency, accessibility, and trust with their dues. I have a unique role in that I get to work individually with every member of the Executive Board and Cardinal Cabinet. I am beyond excited to give back to a chapter that has served, accepted, and loved me well. Lucky does not begin to describe how I feel!
New Member Educator -
rowan myers

Hi! I’m Rowan Myers, and I am so excited to be serving as one of our New Member Educators this year! I’m a junior majoring in Applied Movement Science. I feel so grateful to now help welcome our new pledge class home to a place that has meant so much to me. From Bid Day celebrations to Big Little Reveal and Initiation, I’m thrilled to help create unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. There is nothing more special than the sisterhood we share, and I’m so excited to help our new members experience the joy, love, and tradition that makes Texas Chi Omega such an incredible place to call home.
New Member Educator - ella carr

Hi!! My name is Ella Carr, and I am so delighted to serve alongside Rowan as one of Texas Chi Omega’s New Member Educators this year. I am currently a sophomore from Massachusetts, studying Early Childhood Education here at UT. As a New Member Educator, I have the privilege of closely walking alongside our New Members as they navigate an extremely beautiful and formative time in their lives. From the moment they run home on Bid Day, I truly cannot wait to serve, lead, and love these girls through their New Member Experience. Texas Chi Omega has given me lifelong friendships, incredible mentors, and memories I’ll always cherish, and I am so excited to welcome our New Members into this sisterhood!
Recruitment Chair - Kate estes

Hi everyone! My name is Kate Estes, and I am honored to serve as Recruitment Chair of Texas Chi Omega this year! I am a sophomore studying Communication and Leadership in the Moody College of Communications. In this role, I lead our chapter through formal recruitment, work week, and Texas Chi O’s spring outreach. I also oversee our fabulous recruitment team, and various recruitment committees. I am looking forward to collaborating with our chapters' active members, dedicated advisors, and alumni, to recruit our next pledge class of incredible young women. Our recruitment team has begun working diligently to prepare for recruitment this fall, and I am so confident in what our team is going to accomplish together.
Panhellenic Delegate -
kaitlin gajewicz

Hi! My name is Kaitlin Gajewicz, and I’m honored to be serving as panhellenic delegate for Texas Chi Omega! I’m a sophomore studying journalism with a minor in business foundations. I am passionate about using my journalistic communication skills to pass information from the Panhellenic community to my Chi O chapter, Chi O nationals and other advisory boards. I have the privilege of meeting so many girls in other chapters at Texas and being able to represent Chi O’s values to the highest degree! My goal as delegate is to continue to build flourishing relationships between Chi O and the Panhellenic community. I’m so lucky to serve alongside such inspiring women!
Personnel - sarah rios

Hi!! My name is Sarah Rios, and I have the honor and privilege of serving as the Personnel Chair for the Iota Chapter of Chi Omega this year. I am a junior Exercise Science major on the Pre-Med track. My role consists of implementing the expectations and rules of being a Chi Omega, keeping chapter morale high, serving as a face for all members to feel valued and heard, and tackling personnel-related matters within the chapter. I cannot wait to see what the future success holds for the driven, warm, and genuine women in our chapter. I am ecstatic to serve on the executive board with my dearest friends to make this year the best year yet!
Director of Programming -
avery richey

Hi! My name is Avery Richey, and I am honored to serve as this year’s Director of Programming for Texas Chi Omega. I am a junior studying Biology with a Business minor on the Pre-Health track at The University of Texas at Austin.
As Director of Programming, I serve on the Executive Board while also leading our Cardinal Cabinet and acting as the liaison between the two teams. In this role, I oversee the planning and execution of all internal and external Chi Omega events. My focus is on bringing creativity, intentionality, and excellence to every experience we create, ensuring our events feel meaningful, memorable, and truly special to our members.
It is a privilege to serve our chapter in this capacity, and I am incredibly excited for the year ahead. I cannot wait to see all that our Executive Board and Cardinal Cabinet will accomplish together.
Facilities Manager -
faye westphall

Hello! My name is Faye Westphall, and I am so happy to be serving as Iota’s Facilities Manager this school year! I am a Junior majoring in Advertising with a minor in Business Foundations. I serve as a liaison between the Executive Board, House Corporation, our House Mother, and the rest of our staff. Alongside this, I help coordinate various events at the house and ensure the House Girls have the best possible living experience. I also keep track of members’ participation throughout the year and coordinate the housing application process. I intend to make the house a place where all members feel at home and foster a sense of community and belonging. I am so lucky to be able to serve this chapter alongside such an amazing group of women & cannot wait to see what all is accomplished this year!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair - natalia meave

Hi! My name is Natalia Meave and I am so excited to serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair for Iota this year! I am a sophomore studying Advertising in Moody College of Communications. In this role, I ensure every woman in our chapter feels seen and valued, through education and awareness events and activities. Additionally, I aim to keep our sisters informed on current events, and prioritize making Chi Omega a welcoming place for all during recruitment.
Career and Personal Development Chair -
Allie constantinou

My name is Allie Constantinou and I am so grateful to serve as Career and Personal Development Chair for the Iota Chapter. I am a second-year Accounting and Finance student at the McCombs School of Business. This chapter has already given so much to me, and I am so honored to be in a role where I can directly support our sisters in their professional and personal endeavors. Some of my responsibilities include alumnae contact and engagements, professional programming, our mentor-mentee program, and an economic current events newsletter. I am endlessly proud of the women in this sisterhood, and I aim to serve them the best I can!
Philanthropy Chair -
macy mcafee

My name is Macy McAfee, and I feel blessed to be able to give back to the Iota chapter of Chi Omega through serving as the Philanthropy Chair this year. I am a sophomore majoring in Nursing Honors with a minor in Ethics and Leadership in Healthcare. I love this role mainly in searching for new and fun ways for our chapter to give back. I’m especially passionate about our partnership with Make-A-Wish, which helps bring joy and hope to kids and families through life-changing experiences. I can’t wait to plan events (keeping our tried-and-true traditions alive and introducing some fun new ones) and make a real impact through Make-A-Wish and beyond. What a blessing it is to serve and love others by giving our time and treasure, and I am not the heart of that! I simply get to be a vessel for our members to display each of their servant hearts, which is why I’m so proud to be a Chi O and feel honored and humbled to serve in this role.
Social Chair - Allie Shepherd

Hi! My name is Sarah Smith, and I’m honored to serve as this year’s Social Chair. I am a junior double majoring in Economics and German, and I am passionate about creating meaningful experiences that strengthen our sisterhood. As Social Chair, I oversee the planning of our chapter’s date events and coordinate additional social opportunities that bring our sisters together. My goal is to design events that foster connection, celebrate our friendships, and create lasting memories. Working closely with our Executive and Cardinal Cabinet teams, I am striving to help cultivate a strong, united chapter community, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the sisterhood that has given me so much!
Media Chair - bird smith

Hi! My name is Bird Smith, and I'm thrilled to be serving as Media Chair for Texas Chi Omega this year. I'm a sophomore studying Statistics and Data Science with a minor in Studio Art, and I love bringing both disciplines together to create engaging, exciting content across social media, video, and design in collaboration with our Marketing Chair. My role also involves building and maintaining relationships with companies and brands, whose partnerships you'll get to see come to life at our events. I love that this position keeps me closely connected with our Executive and Cardinal Cabinet leaders, and we’re always brainstorming fresh ideas for what's ahead. I can’t wait to see all that we accomplish together!
MARKETING Chair - Sarah Hew

Hi! My name is Sarah Hew and I am so excited to serve as Marketing Director for Texas Chi Omega! I’m a sophomore Nursing major from Houston, Texas and absolutely so honored to produce merchandise, banners, and other Chi O memorabilia for our chapter. Fashion, content creation, and all things creative have always been a passion of mine so I am privileged to use these skills to give back to a sisterhood that has given me so much! As Marketing Director, my goal is to create designs and content that reflects the heart of our chapter while celebrating our traditions, showcasing our sisterhood, and highlighting the joy of our chapter. Being part of Chi Omega has been such a blessing in my college experience, and I can’t wait to continue sharing our story in creative, meaningful ways this year!
campus activities director -
cameron retcho

Hi! My name is Cameron Retcho, and I’m so honored and excited to serve as the Campus Activities Director this year. I am currently a Junior Environmental Science Major with a certificate in Public Policy. In my role, I plan Mom’s, Dad’s, and Family Weekends, connect members with campus involvement opportunities, and coordinate Intramurals. I love creating events that bring our chapter together and give members opportunities to build friendships across pledge classes through events that capture our chapter's core values. One of my biggest goals in this role is to create a fun, organized, and welcoming experience for our families when they visit Austin, and to make sure every member feels included and connected throughout the year. I can’t wait for all that’s in store this semester!
Sisterhood Chair -
hannah moore

Hi!! My name is Hannah Moore, and I am honored to serve as the Sisterhood Director for Texas Chi Omega this year! I am a current Sophomore majoring in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship. As the Sisterhood Director, I have the privilege of overseeing our incredible sisterhood committee and planning events such as Work Week, Senior Brunch, Alumni Involvement, and other fun monthly events that allow for our chapter to spend time together and grow in sisterhood! I have loved being able to bring our members together in new ways and across pledge classes. I am so thankful to be able to be a part of the sisterhood that Texas Chi Omega is and play a small part in growing bonds and friendships across our amazing chapter.